Vocabulary
What does 物差し (ものさし, monosashi) mean?
物差し (ものさし, monosashi) means ruler (tool); a yardstick, standard of judgment.
Quick facts| Reading | ものさし |
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| Romaji | monosashi |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmonosashi
ruler (tool); a yardstick, standard of judgment
- 1noun ruler; measure; measuring stick
- 2noun standard; criterion; yardstick
Example sentences
物差しで線をまっすぐ引く。
Draw a straight line with a ruler.
人を自分の物差しで測ってはいけない。
You shouldn't measure others by your own standards.
